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NHL Playoffs 2019: Viewing Information and Odds for Stanley Cup Final

There are several key factors to having success in the NHL playoffs—staying hot, staying healthy and playing above-average hockey are all important. Add all of those together, and it's possible to end the season by winning the Stanley Cup.

The Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues have done all of those things well so far, which has led to those two teams reaching the Stanley Cup Final. But before taking the ice to battle each other for the Cup, the teams will have this weekend off as the series doesn't start until Monday night.

Here's a look at what you need to know as the Stanley Cup Finals get ready to begin.